Why the ice bath? Seems extreme unless I didn't read this correctly. A desert tortoise doesn't need all that moisture. I've had 3 desert tortoises for 38 years. Over the years they've slept in different spots, usually in the garage on the cement floor or wooden platform( so they don't get wet...
I have 3 Mojave desert tortoises. I am redoing my backyard mess, which my 3 big boys love. Me, not so much. I'm thinking of planting this silver ground covering and wondered if there was any updated information on whether this is safe for them or not.